man up

verb
[L1603313]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : man up
  • simple present, singular, third person : mans up
  • simple past : manned up
  • present participle : manning up
  • past participle : manned up

Senses

  • to make an effort to deal with something (such as an obligation or a challenge) in a way that is considered strong or manly